8/28/09

A Series of Unfortunate Events...

I thought I’d fill you in on all the fun things that have been happening here at home. While this working away from home during the week has done wonders for our, um, marriage stuff, it’s been a bit challenging doing the single parent thing.(Although my friends seem to think I’ve been doing it for years.)

First, the Golden Boy shattered the ceiling light in the stairwell that leads from the kitchen to the basement. It seems he really IS taller than the stairwell, and when he tripped towards the bottom his hand went up to catch himself and it shattered the huge bulb into a million pieces.I wasn’t home at the time, but after he realized he wasn’t hurt, he actually cleaned the mess up HIMSELF!With a SHOP-VAC!I still can’t believe it.

Second, Sassy began the week a scary, screaming, emotional wreck.I won’t go into the sordid details, but whatever you do, do NOT mention the letters PMS or look her in the eye. She’s finally back to normal and thanks to the mind-erasing machine she has built into her psyche, she doesn’t seem to remember treating us like crap all week.We’ve got about three weeks of peace until it starts again.

Third, my car died a smoky, screeching death in the center of town yesterday.Yeah, the university students are back.No, they haven’t finished the construction on the main street that goes through downtown.Standing by my car in the middle of that chaos while waiting for the tow truck was a treat.Did I mention it was raining yesterday?Did I?

Oh, and when you get home today, can you take Golden Boy aside and tell him it is NOT a good idea to try to show his mother the various places on his body where hair is growing.There are some things I DON’T need to see.Ever.

You probably won’t see me all weekend because I’m finally allowed in my classroom and will be working my *** off to put it back together.Wait, can I have your keys?I forgot - I’m vehicle-less.

Oh, HONEY!!! Your week scares me! I have 2 boys...does this mean they're gonna try to show me their hairy stuffs? YUK!!!! I see enough of it from their DAD!!! GROSS!!! BOYS ARE GROSS!!! except when they're not. Have fun in School!!!

I think it is time to pour yourself an adult beverage or three, find a nice place to sit, and then announce to everyone in the house that you are making the Chore List of tasks that need done while you are working on your class room.

Drugs. . . drugs are good!! I think I'm having an anxiety attack after reading this! Oh, and can I just say again. . I am so thankful that I don't have any girls!! Hope you find a moment of peace this weekend!

OK, so you know the fact that Golden Boy cleaned up after himself is like the biggest bestest present ever, because now you're positive that he knows how to do it! Buhsted Boy! As for the three unmentionable letters, I suggest full body armor.

that's why i'm glad i insisted early on about separate bank accounts...no one can tell me i can't have that facial, or whatever it is i want to get...and i wish i had an spare to share with you- i only have a scooter or a kid's bike- want one? :(

Oh see The girl's dad found that out that you never look them in the eyes, especially when you are stuck with them in a car and have 358 km of road ahead and the next road side stop is closed due to construction. LoL

See, this is where you're lucky to have Tightwad to handle the Golden Boy hair thing. Me? I hear about it endlessly, though I've been spared the visuals. I keep saying I don't need to know, but I think the boy takes delight in making me scrunch my face up funny.

I went to go watch a movie today. Turns out the time wasn't good for my date. She had to work tonight. We decide to do dinner instead. We walk from the theater to a restaurant. When we finally reached the restaurant on foot we were overjoyed. There it is we shouted right before I almost stepped on a dead rat. I stopped and shouted and she looked down and screamed along side me. She dug her nails into my hands (we were holding hands).Rejoicing quickly followed by shocking disgust. Dinner was good though, I think...It makes for an interesting day. Your day tops the list of interesting day of unfortunate events.

So you're back to school? Sounds like life is about like normal. OK, maybe a bit worse than normal. Is it wrong of me to laugh at your troubles?! (Well, everything but that car business. Cars should just start when we turn the key and need nothing more than gas.)

OH MY GOSH!! You are hilarious! I sooo get what say! I WAS a single mom of FOUR!! 2 boys and 2 girls!! And they all wondered why I wanted to drink!!! Try having TWO SASSY's at one time!!! Good Luck!! I have a shoulder and we can have drinks fixed in seconds! Come on by!!

Don't forget to tip the waitress. I really DO live on tips....

Cause I know you want to buy stuff...

About Me

I am a teacher, a writer, and the mother of three children. I've decided I'll never give up. No matter how many battles I lose; no matter how many tears I shed; no matter how many martinis I have to drink, I will continue to fight the good fight! I love to laugh, believe that every day is a new day, and thank God each morning that I am still here.